With Julio Lugo and Mark Kotsay injured, expect their at-bats to go to Chris Carter and Nick Green. In situations like these, a benchwarmer that gets hot can suddenly find a starting job, no matter who it is, so keep an eye on the box scores while this gets sorted out.
With Rich Hill injured, Mark Hendrickson will be the fifth starter for the Orioles, but he should only be considered in AL-only leagues.
With Phil Dumatrait injured, Jeff Karstens will start for the Pirates.
With Brian Wilson injured, Jeremy Affeldt will start the season at closer for the Giants.
Anibal Sanchez will be the fourth starter for the Marlins. Andrew Miller will be the fifth starter but should only considered in NL-only leagues.
Khalil Greene may be in the middle of the batting order this season.
With Troy Glaus injured, David Freese will play at third for the Cardinals.
With Joe Mauer injured, Mike Redmond will start at catcher for the Twins.
Huston Street has won the closer battle in Colorado over Manny Corpas.
Josh Outman will be the No. 5 starter in Oakland, not Sean Gallagher, but should only be used in AL-only leagues.
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